Painful osteoarthritis - This is the only thing that has helped with the severe bone and joint pain. I no longer feel like I am twenty years older than I am, and can keep up with the kids again! This might upset a sensitive stomach but since I have to use a proton pump inhibitor anyway (because of IBS) I can't comment on that... I have been on it (15mg daily) for one month. I did learn right away ...
Burps that smells like farts(the burps happen frequently because of the severe gas), severe gas and diarrhea, major discomfort. The benefits do not outweigh the negatives. And as far as I can find, this stuff is actually only approved for dogs and for a one time use in cats. Stay away.
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hyphenate | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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For fibromyalgia and arthritis, as well as other muscular type illness: having taken ibuprofen, naproxen and other such medicines in prescription strength, found no relief. Mobic/meloxicam helps a great deal. I still have neuropathic pain, mostly in my legs, but I don't expect Mobic to be as effective in that category of pain. The dissatisfaction comes from the stomach problems that get worse--I already have had GERD for many years and stomach ulcers, so I am on medicine for that, but if I don't take that, the Mobic tends to make my stomach worse. Overall, though, I don't think I could live without the Mobic because it does help out quite a bit to deal with chronic pain.Read More Read Less
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putzer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/1/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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Joint knee pain - subtle swelling inner right side under joint of left knee. Could not tolerate over the counters - Meloxicam helped
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/20/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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I didn't notice an immediate relief but i take it daily and have less pain than with other arthritis meds
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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kel | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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Inofly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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After 2 days I felt great. Pain in ankles knees gone haven"t felt this good for awhile.
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Pete | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.0
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Joint Pain in my elbow. I have taken this for the past three weeks with little or now difference in my pain level
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Nettahoo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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No relief after 3 days of taking it
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cathy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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The first day after taking this med.I notice a change. My legs and knees didnt hurt i could walk better. I have had no side affects.I do not have to take this med every day.This has really hepled me.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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Caution of any drug is best policy but this drug has eased 60% of my pain in which I can now grab some sleep these days. As for side effects none so far. Light headed sometimes. I'll keep posting updates as to my progress. My pain started from my neck down to my left shoulder and back left shoulder blade area, rotater cup, elbow & wrist pains, this has eased the severe pain again by 60%.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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more mobile, ease of motion, gassy though
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peggyhhi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/2/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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This med has slowed down the swelling of the joints in my fingers. I have not felt any bad side effects to date.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have Fibromyalgia and with all the moisture and buromitor changes I have been in much pain. I had been on Vicodin for 15 years and it wasn't working any longer, this works!
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terry | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.0
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Pay attention to the information that comes with Meloxicam, especially the part about not laying down too soon after taking the pill. I suggest it be taken in the morning with food.
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